By: Food Focus on 26 March 2020

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR
OUR NEWS AND UPDATES

The Food Industry in the time of COVID-19
We thought the listeria outbreak rocked our world - but this coronavirus outbreak has changed everything we know, and nothing is untouched.

Since a consistent and reliable food supply is paramount right now, the food industry forms one of the essentials services exempt from lockdown that is scheduled for the next three weeks.

You are the heroes, the ones working hard, and at risk, so that our nation can eat. We salute you and are so very grateful for all that you are doing.

We aim to keep you updated with all the vital news you need to know during this time - from regulations, to guidance, to webinars and more.

View our COVID-19 Newspage

New Regulations & Governmental Statements
Here are some of the key communiques in the last fortnight

CLICK HERE TO VIEW & DOWNLOAD

Workplace Preparedness: COVID-19 Guidelines: View

Comments by Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition in
the Covid-19 National Disaster Regulations and Directions: View

Department of Employment and Labour Guidelines
to deal with COVID-19 at Workplaces: View

A Message to the Agriculture and Food Sector of South Africa: View

Occupational Health And Safety Amendment Act, No. 81 Of 1993: View

Supply Chain Surplus Network
We have been informed by some of the fresh produce suppliers that they are anticipating a high surplus of stock in the next few weeks, due to the closure of the restaurant industry, which would normally take large volumes off their hands.

This could result in unprecedented volume of food waste.

Food Focus would like to try assist in finding alternative channels for this surplus produce, so if you are a supplier in this position, or a company who is in any way able to purchase and use/distribute excess stock, please contact us immediately.

Find out more

Restaurants, Cafes, Coffee Shops & QSR
Please take note!

COVID-19 national lockdown notice to the restaurant industry

In compliance with the nation-wide lockdown it should be noted that ALL restaurants, cafes, bars, coffee shops will be required to comply with the nation-wide lockdown for 21 days.

Such service providers have NOT been included on the list of what has been deemed essential services during the lockdown, will NOT be permitted to operate, and will thus need to be closed for the duration.

In addition, in compliance with the nation-wide lockdown ALL food delivery services will also need to be suspended for 21 days with effect from midnight Thursday, 26 March 2020 until midnight Thursday, 16 April 2020.

View

NRCS urges vigilance when purchasing
masks and chemical disinfectants
These products are subject to safety regulations administered by the NRCS to ensure that they do not present unnecessary risk to consumers.
The regulations set out a hierarchy that must be taken into account when the safety of products is being assessed.

View

New to our Supplier Directory
Meet the new business services which have joined our directory and discover how they can support your business with services or products..